Truist Anticipates Solid PayPal (PYPL) Q4 Results but Warns of Difficult Volume Comparisons

PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) is one of the best inexpensive stocks to buy now. On January 20, Truist analyst Matthew Coad lowered the firm’s price target on PayPal to $58 from $66 with a Sell rating. This decision was made as part of a broader research note that previewed the Q4 2025 earnings in fintech. Truist anticipates solid quarterly results for the sector, though Coad cautioned that difficult year-over-year comparisons might make it harder for companies to significantly exceed volume expectations.

Additionally, on January 16, Stephens reduced its price target for PayPal to $65 from $75 while maintaining an Equal Weight rating. The adjustment was detailed in the firm’s 2026 outlook note for the fintech group. Following a difficult 2025, the firm informed investors that it expects market sentiment toward the Payment and IT Services sector to improve over the coming year.

Ahead of the company’s quarterly results, Piper Sandler also cut its price target for PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) to $74 from $76 on January 14, while holding a Neutral rating on the stock.

PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) operates a technology platform that enables digital payments for merchants and consumers worldwide.

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